Music faculty member Galindo Rodriguez provides master classes for Natchitoches Central students

NATCHITOCHES - Galindo Rodriguez, associate professor of music at Northwestern State University, recently presented five days of intensive master classes to the trumpet section from Natchitoches Central High School. Students were introduced and coached in ensemble techniques, performance fundamentals and advanced trumpet techniques for improving reading, high range and endurance along with individual instruction. Participants were, from left, Deunna Fowler, Joshua Lacaze, Martha Huneke, Sarah Mcelroy, Tanner Lloyd, San'dashian Emmit, Joshua Moreau, Aiden Lofton, (front row) Josh Garcie (Drum Major/trumpet) and Rodriguez. Also participating in the master classes was NCHS student Sango Smith.